Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual - part 744

 

 

 
 

 Repair Manual, , Repair Group 45, 

Vehicles without ESP:

- Disconnect harness connector - 1 - . 

- Release catch - arrows - and pull return spring with slip 
ring from steering column switches. 

Installing

 

- Installation is reverse of removal. 

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

 

Following steps are valid only for vehicles with Electronic 
Stability Program (ESP).

Vehicles with ESP are additionally equipped with a Steering 
angle sensor -G85-. sensor is installed in conjunction with 
coil connector and slip ring in a housing. 

Removing

- Front wheels and steering wheel must be in straight-
ahead position. 

Note: 

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Replacement slip ring is secured as a new part in 
center position with cable tie  

 

Position steering wheels in central position; A yellow spot 
must be visible in hole - 1 - . marking - arrow - must align. 

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- Disconnect steering angle sensor connection. 

- Lift hooks - arrows - carefully and remove steering angle 
sensor. 

Installing 

- Install in reverse order of removal. 

For vehicles with ESP observe following:

When installing, ensure steering angle sensor is correctly 
seated and is free of stress. 

- Front wheels and steering wheel must be in straight ahead 
position. 

- Remove transportation protection (cable tie) on markings 
before installing a new steering angle sensor. 

- Install steering angle sensor, until lugs engage. 

- Position steering wheels in central position; A yellow spot 
must be visible in hole - 1 - . marking - arrow - must align. 

- A zero compensation must n be performed. 

 
 

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 Repair Manual, Brake System On Board Diagnostic 

(OBD), Repair Group 01, On Board Diagnostic (OBD) 
Performing, Basic setting, initiating 

Front Passengers airbag unit (Instrument 
panel with airbag seam), assembly overview

 

1. Passengers airbag unit with 

airbag igniter 1, Passengers side -
N131-. 

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Removing 

 

69-4, Front 

Passengers airbag unit 
(Instrument panel with airbag 
seam), removing and installing

 

 

2. Connector  

3. Hex nut 

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4 Nm  

 

4. Cover  

5. Brace 

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Always replace after airbag 
has deployed.  

 

6. Hex bolt 

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2.5 Nm  

 

7. Hex bolt 

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2.5 Nm  

 

Front Passengers airbag unit (Instrument 
panel with airbag seam), removing and 
installing

 

Removing

 

- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap 

 
 

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 Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 27, 

disconnecting and connecting battery 

Caution!  

 

airbag harness is very short. To keep from damaging 
connector remove glove box .

Caution!  

Observe safety precautions for working on airbags 

 

69-4, Safety precautions when working on airbags

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- Pull cover - 4 - for Passengers side 
airbag from instrument panel in opposite 
of direction of travel (cover is pushed flush 
into instrument panel). 

- Fold cover upward and unscrew three 
hex nuts - 3 - (4 Nm). 

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